Name
Professor Sam Behjati
Designations
Professor of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge
Role
Honorary consultant paediatric oncologist
GMC number
6144332
In God we trust. All others must bring data.
W. Edwards Deming
My current role
I am Professor of Paediatrics, Head of the University Department of Paediatrics, Director of the Cambridge Children's Research Institute, and Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
In my clinical role, I look after children with solid tumours (outside the brain).
Previous history
Originally from Germany, I read medicine at Oxford and trained in paediatrics (with subspecialty training in oncology) in London and Cambridge. At the same time I have pursued an academic career and have built a research effort into the origins of childhood cancer.
Membership and accreditations
- BMBCh (Oxon)
- MA (Oxon)
- PhD (Cantab)
- MRCPCH
- FMedSci
Personal interests
When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and any form of exercise.